Is KMRH VFR or IFR right now?

KMRH is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KMRH has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 310° at 10 kt, runway 26 gives a 5 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Michael J. Smith Field have?

Michael J. Smith Field has 3 runways; the longest is 5,004 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMRH?

ASOS 135.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KMRH?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:03 UTC and sunset at 22:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:11 UTC.

Are there delays at KMRH right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMRH.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Michael J. Smith Field

General Aviation Airport · Beaufort, NC, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Michael J. Smith Field. It's 76°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 310° at 10 kt.

ICAOKMRHIATA—LOCALMRH

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation11ft3 m

Longest runway5,004ft1,525 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates34.73, -76.6634°44'01.0"N 76°39'38.2"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

27 min ago

76°F24.4°C · Dew 71°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

310° @ 10 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity85%
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Pressure1016.3 hPa
GustsNone

Few 1,800′Scattered 2,500′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KMRH 042158Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM FEW018 SCT025 24/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02440217

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 10 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature76°F / 24.4°C

Dew point71°F · 85% RH

Altimeter30.01 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 1,800′, Scattered 2,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:58Z·Beaufort/Smith Fld, NC, US·27 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Sun 21:00Z
MVFRWind200° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,400′, Broken 2,200′WeatherShowers in the vicinity
FromSun 21:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
MVFRWind320° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 1,200′WeatherShowers in the vicinity
Now
TemporarySun 21:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
IFRSkyBroken 700′
Now
FromMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
IFRWindVariable @ 4 ktVis4 smSkyOvercast 700′WeatherMist, showers in the vicinity
FromMon 14:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
IFRWind010° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 800′

RAW

TAF KMRH 041809Z 0418/0518 20009KT P6SM VCSH SCT014 BKN022
  FM042100 32004KT P6SM VCSH OVC012
  TEMPO 0421/0501 BKN007
  FM050100 VRB04KT 4SM BR VCSH OVC007
  FM051400 01008KT P6SM OVC008

Issued 04 Oct 2026 18:09Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind9 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind9 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Michael J. Smith Field. It's 76°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 310° at 10 kt. (observed 21:58 UTC)
Is KMRH VFR or IFR right now?: KMRH is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KMRH has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 310° at 10 kt, runway 26 gives a 5 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Michael J. Smith Field have?: Michael J. Smith Field has 3 runways; the longest is 5,004 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMRH?: ASOS 135.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KMRH?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:03 UTC and sunset at 22:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:11 UTC.
Are there delays at KMRH right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMRH.

Runways

3 total

08/26◐ lit

5,004 ft1,525 × 100 ft · Asphalt

03/21◐ lit

4,192 ft1,278 × 150 ft · Asphalt

14/32

4,001 ft1,220 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

ASOS135.375

Clearance125.65CHERRY POINT CLNC

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach124.10CHERRY POINT APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

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Within 40 NM

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